Patents by Inventor Jinbo Hu
Jinbo Hu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11919192Abstract: The invention discloses a bamboo chip integrated material. The bamboo chip integrated material is formed by a plurality of lengthened bamboo chips which are glued and overlaid; each lengthened bamboo chip is formed by a plurality of bamboo chip units which sequentially and continuously mesh and are butted; sharp teeth and grooves are formed in the two ends in the length direction of the bamboo chip units, wherein the sharp tooth of each bamboo chip unit and the groove of the corresponding bamboo sheet unit are matched to form a meshing butt-joint part, and the meshing butt-joint parts of the adjacent lengthened bamboo chips are arranged in a staggered mode; and each bamboo chip unit has a thickness of 4-12 mm and a width of 15-50 mm.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: HUNAN TAOHUAJIANG BAMBOO SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhiping Wu, Jinbo Hu, Yanhui Xiong, Zhicheng Xue, Ting Li, Zhibin Hu, Yuankun Hu
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Patent number: 11885292Abstract: A tidal current energy generating device includes a generator, a connecting shaft, an impeller and an adjustment assembly. The impeller includes an impeller hub and an impeller blade arranged thereon. The impeller hub is connected with the connecting shaft, and the generator is connected with the impeller hub. The impeller blade is driven under the action of a tidal current to drive the impeller hub to rotate synchronously around an axis of the connecting shaft, driving the generator to generate electricity. The adjustment assembly is connected with the impeller blade, and can be driven to swing under the action of the tidal current to drive the impeller blade to rotate around the axis of the impeller blade relative to the impeller hub, thereby adjusting the angle of the impeller blade.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: HangZhou JiangHe Hydro-Electrical Science & Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Changlu Liu, Xueming Zhang, Zhengming Zhou, Liwei Chen, Wanqiang Zhu, Jinbo Hu, Jianmei Chen, Yinhua Chen, Yongjun Dong, Shanguo Peng, Zhumei Fang, Panhua Ning
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Patent number: 11815487Abstract: A solid state gel for use in a pH sensor comprises a reaction product of water, a buffer system for adjusting pH of the gel when in a liquid state, polyethylene glycol or its derivatives as a gelling agent and a salt wherein the water, the buffer, the polyethylene glycol and a reference electrolyte salt when mixed while in a liquid state form a mixture that was subjected to Gamma irradiation to form the reaction product.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventor: Jinbo Hu
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Patent number: 11667880Abstract: A pH sensor for a single-use container includes a plunger sleeve configured to couple to a flange of the single-use container. A plunger is axially movable within the plunger sleeve between a storage position and an operating position. A pH sensing element coupled to the plunger wherein the pH element is disposed within a storage chamber in the storage position and is configured to be exposed to an interior of the single-use container in the operating position. In one example, a temperature sensitive element is disposed within the pH sensor and configured to sense temperature proximate the pH sensing element. In another example, a lock member is coupled to the plunger, where the lock member has a locked position and an unlocked position, the lock member being configured to inhibit movement of the plunger when in the locked position. In yet another example, the plunger includes at least one filling channel that allows access to a reference fill chamber when the plunger is in a filling position.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: ROSEMOUNT INC.Inventors: Jinbo Hu, Andrew S. Dierker, Rick J. Sumrall, Tyrel L. Ruch, John W. Simon, Ryan L. Bowlds
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Patent number: 11567030Abstract: An electrochemical sensor with an ion-selective membrane that comprises a crosslinked alkyl methacrylate homopolymer or copolymer of two or more alkyl methacrylates 1. with a covalently attached electrically neutral or electrically charged ionophore that is selective for a target cation or anion, or 2. with a covalently attached cationic or anionic ionic site, or 3. with a covalently attached cationic or anionic ionic site and covalently attached electrically neutral or electrically charged ionophore.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignees: ROSEMOUNT INC., REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTAInventors: Xin Chen, Jinbo Hu, Philippe Buhlmann
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Publication number: 20220373502Abstract: A single-use electrochemical analytical sensor is provided. The sensor includes a sensing electrode configured to contact process fluid and a reference chamber containing an electrolyte. A reference electrode is disposed in the electrolyte. A reference junction is configured to contact the process fluid and is further configured to generate a flow of electrolyte into the process fluid. The reference chamber is configured to be stored in a depressurized state and then pressurized prior to operation. A method of operating a single-use electrochemical sensor is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Andrew S. DIERKER, Tyrel L. Ruch, Chad M. McGuire, Jinbo Hu, Rick J. Sumrall, Taufiq Ahmed
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Publication number: 20220373496Abstract: A process fluid connector for a single-use process fluid sensing system is provided. The process fluid connector includes a pair of process fluid connections, each process fluid connection being configured to couple to a cooperative process fluid coupling. A process fluid conduit section is operably coupled to each of the process fluid connections. A sensor attachment port is coupled to the process fluid conduit section and is configured to receive and mount a process fluid sensor. A retractable fluid chamber is coupled to the process fluid conduit section and configured to provides wet storage for sensing component(s) of the process fluid sensor. A process fluid sensing system using the process fluid connector is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Andrew S. DIERKER, Tyrel L. RUCH, Jinbo HU, Taufiq AHMED, Chad M. MCGUIRE
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Publication number: 20220205946Abstract: A gel for use in a pH or an ORP sensor, components of the gel comprising water, a reference electrolyte salt, a buffering system for adjusting pH of the gel, and a polymeric gelling agent, and the gel does not degrade under gamma irradiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventor: Jinbo Hu
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Publication number: 20220146453Abstract: A solid state gel for use in a pH sensor comprises a reaction product of water, a buffer system for adjusting pH of the gel when in a liquid state, polyethylene glycol or its derivatives as a gelling agent and a salt wherein the water, the buffer, the polyethylene glycol and a reference electrolyte salt when mixed while in a liquid state form a mixture that was subjected to Gamma irradiation to form the reaction product.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventor: Jinbo Hu
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Patent number: 11307165Abstract: Solid-contact electrodes include a molecular redox buffer that is covalently attached to one of the components of the electrodes. These electrodes can be incorporated into electrochemical sensor systems. The electrode components are an electron conductor, a membrane and optionally, an interlayer. The electrode includes covalent attachment of the molecular redox buffer to the interlayer, to the electron conductor or the membrane. The interlayer includes nanoporous carbon such as CIM-carbon. The molecular redox buffer includes a well-defined redox pair, e.g., a complex of Co(II)/Co(III). The electrodes are ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) or reference electrodes. Methods include constructing solid contact electrodes and using the electrodes in electrochemical sensor systems to determine the quantity of an analyte in a sample. The electrochemical sensor systems include disposable paper-based devices and/or wearable devices for measuring analytes in a sample.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2017Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTAInventors: Jinbo Hu, Philippe Buhlmann, Andreas Stein, Xue Zhen
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Publication number: 20220098799Abstract: The present invention discloses an assembled bamboo sleeper, which is obtained by using a bamboo unit as a raw material, dried and modified at the temperature of 110-180° C., undergone coating treatment using a dopamine solution, adhesive dipping, curing and solidifying, assembling and gluing, further solidifying, further treatment using a dopamine solution, and anti-mildew and/or anti-corrosion and/or anti-insect treatment, and then fastened. The present invention further provides a preparation method for the foregoing bamboo sleeper. The bamboo sleeper prepared in the present invention is green and environmentally friendly, and applicable for ballasted tracks of railways and urban rail transit systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2019Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: HUNAN TAOHUAJIANG BAMBOO SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Jinbo HU, Jian PENG, Weihong ZENG, Yanhui XIONG, Diqin LIU, Zhicheng XUE, Xianjun LI, Zhiping WU, Shanshan CHANG, Gonggang LIU, Ting LI
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Publication number: 20220082076Abstract: A tidal current energy generating device includes a generator, a connecting shaft, an impeller and an adjustment assembly. The impeller includes an impeller hub and an impeller blade arranged thereon. The impeller hub is connected with the connecting shaft, and the generator is connected with the impeller hub. The impeller blade is driven under the action of a tidal current to drive the impeller hub to rotate synchronously around an axis of the connecting shaft, driving the generator to generate electricity. The adjustment assembly is connected with the impeller blade, and can be driven to swing under the action of the tidal current to drive the impeller blade to rotate around the axis of the impeller blade relative to the impeller hub, thereby adjusting the angle of the impeller blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Changlu LIU, Xueming ZHANG, Zhengming ZHOU, Liwei CHEN, Wanqiang ZHU, Jinbo HU, Jianmei CHEN, Yinhua CHEN, Yongjun DONG, Shanguo PENG, Zhumei FANG, Panhua NING
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Publication number: 20220081848Abstract: The present invention discloses a one-step integrally-formed bamboo sleeper. For the one-step integrally-formed bamboo sleeper, a bamboo unit is used as a raw material, to be dried and modified at the temperature of 110-180° C., and then subject to adhesive dipping, adhesive throwing, solidification, dopamine solution treatment, anti-mildew and/or anti-corrosion and/or anti-insect treatment, and fastening, to obtain the one-step integrally-formed bamboo sleeper with a density of 0.9-1.5 g/cm3. The present invention further provides a preparation method for the foregoing bamboo sleeper. The bamboo sleeper prepared in the present invention has a suitable elastic modulus, and applicable for ballasted tracks of railways and urban rail transit systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2019Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: HUNAN TAOHUAJIANG BAMBOO SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Jinbo HU, Jian PENG, Weihong ZENG, Yanhui XIONG, Diqin LIU, Zhicheng XUE, Xianjun LI, Zhiping WU, Shanshan CHANG, Gonggang LIU, Ting LI
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Patent number: 11060500Abstract: The present invention discloses a ducted bidirectional tidal current power station system, mainly consisting of a bidirectional tidal current power generation device, a dam, an open sea, an inland sea, a duct, and an opening/closing gate. The bidirectional tidal current power generation device is installed in the duct on the bottom of the dam. Openings, respectively communicated with the open sea and the inland sea, are formed at two ends of the duct, and an opening/closing gate is arranged at each of the two openings. By the ducted bidirectional tidal current power station system of the present invention, the cost of marine construction, operation and maintenance of the tidal current power generation device in an open sea area is saved, and the complex structure of the power generation device in the tidal power station and the cost of strict construction of auxiliary devices and runners are avoided.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: HangZhou JiangHe Hydro-Electrical Sci. & Tech. Co.Inventors: Liwei Chen, Changlu Liu, Jianfeng Yu, Dongli Zhang, Yinhua Chen, Qianqian Li, Yujuan Wang, Jinbo Hu
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Patent number: 11046927Abstract: A pH sensor for a single-use container includes a plunger sleeve configured to couple to a flange of the single-use container. A plunger is axially movable within the plunger sleeve between a storage position and an operating position. A pH sensing element coupled to the plunger wherein the pH element is disposed within a storage chamber in the storage position and is configured to be exposed to an interior of the single-use container in the operating position. In one example, a temperature sensitive element is disposed within the pH sensor and configured to sense temperature proximate the pH sensing element. In another example, a lock member is coupled to the plunger, where the lock member has a locked position and an unlocked position, the lock member being configured to inhibit movement of the plunger when in the locked position. In yet another example, the plunger includes at least one filling channel that allows access to a reference fill chamber when the plunger is in a filling position.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Jinbo Hu, Andrew S. Dierker, Rick J. Sumrall, Tyrel L. Ruch, John W. Simon, Ryan L. Bowlds
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Publication number: 20210189319Abstract: A pH sensor for a single-use container includes a plunger sleeve configured to couple to a flange of the single-use container. A plunger is axially movable within the plunger sleeve between a storage position and an operating position. A pH sensing element coupled to the plunger wherein the pH element is disposed within a storage chamber in the storage position and is configured to be exposed to an interior of the single-use container in the operating position. In one example, a temperature sensitive element is disposed within the pH sensor and configured to sense temperature proximate the pH sensing element. In another example, a lock member is coupled to the plunger, where the lock member has a locked position and an unlocked position, the lock member being configured to inhibit movement of the plunger when in the locked position. In yet another example, the plunger includes at least one filling channel that allows access to a reference fill chamber when the plunger is in a filling position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Jinbo Hu, Andrew S. Dierker, Rick J. Sumrall, Tyrel L. Ruch, John W. Simon, Ryan L. Bowlds
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Publication number: 20210060815Abstract: The invention discloses an infinite-arbitrary-length bamboo chip integrated material. The bamboo chip integrated material is formed by a plurality of lengthened bamboo chips which are glued and overlaid; each lengthened bamboo chip is formed by a plurality of bamboo chip units which sequentially and continuously mesh and are butted; sharp teeth and grooves are formed in the two ends in the length direction of the bamboo chip units, wherein the sharp tooth of each bamboo chip unit and the groove of the corresponding bamboo sheet unit are matched to form a meshing butt-joint part, and the meshing butt-joint parts of the adjacent lengthened bamboo chips are arranged in a staggered mode; and each bamboo chip unit has a thickness of 4-12 mm and a width of 15-50 mm. The invention further provides a manufacturing method of the bamboo chip integrated material, comprising the steps of preparation of the bamboo chip units, meshing and butting, hot pressing and gluing and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: HUNAN TAOHUAJIANG BAMBOO SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhiping WU, Jinbo HU, Yanhui XIONG, Zhicheng XUE, Ting LI, Zhibin HU, Yuankun HU
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Publication number: 20210033561Abstract: An electrochemical sensor with an ion-selective membrane that comprises a crosslinked alkyl methacrylate homopolymer or copolymer of two or more alkyl methacrylates 1. with a covalently attached electrically neutral or electrically charged ionophore that is selective for a target cation or anion, or 2. with a covalently attached cationic or anionic ionic site, or 3.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2019Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Xin Chen, Jinbo Hu, Philippe Buhlmann
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Publication number: 20200132041Abstract: The present invention discloses a ducted bidirectional tidal current power station system, mainly consisting of a bidirectional tidal current power generation device, a dam, an open sea, an inland sea, a duct, and an opening/closing gate. The bidirectional tidal current power generation device is installed in the duct on the bottom of the dam. Openings, respectively communicated with the open sea and the inland sea, are formed at two ends of the duct, and an opening/closing gate is arranged at each of the two openings. By the ducted bidirectional tidal current power station system of the present invention, the cost of marine construction, operation and maintenance of the tidal current power generation device in an open sea area is saved, and the complex structure of the power generation device in the tidal power station and the cost of strict construction of auxiliary devices and runners are avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Liwei CHEN, Changlu LIU, Jianfeng YU, Dongli ZHANG, Yinhua CHEN, Qianqian LI, Yujuan WANG, Jinbo HU
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Publication number: 20190264161Abstract: A pH sensor for a single-use container includes a plunger sleeve configured to couple to a flange of the single-use container. A plunger is axially movable within the plunger sleeve between a storage position and an operating position. A pH sensing element coupled to the plunger wherein the pH element is disposed within a storage chamber in the storage position and is configured to be exposed to an interior of the single-use container in the operating position. In one example, a temperature sensitive element is disposed within the pH sensor and configured to sense temperature proximate the pH sensing element. In another example, a lock member is coupled to the plunger, where the lock member has a locked position and an unlocked position, the lock member being configured to inhibit movement of the plunger when in the locked position. In yet another example, the plunger includes at least one filling channel that allows access to a reference fill chamber when the plunger is in a filling position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Jinbo Hu, Andrew S. Dierker, Rick J. Sumrall, Tyrel L. Ruch, John W. Simon, Ryan L. Bowlds